Fostering Stories

Craig and his husband Dave have been foster carers for almost 3 years. In that time they have fostered one child who has lived with them for the duration of their time as foster carers. Having worked in a youth hostel, Craig always knew that working with young people in need would be a big part of his life. Craig explains that their decision to become foster carers was an easy one: “being married and having a spare room, the topic of children inevitably came up, we thought about our options and fostering just seemed ideal. We could provide a family environment and also try to make a difference, not just for ourselves, but for children and their birth families”.

With father’s day coming up, we spoke to some of our fantastic fostering fathers about their experience of father’s day as a foster carer.

Fearne had always wanted to be a foster carer, telling us “I have always wanted to foster, to be able to provide the best opportunities for children that may have not got what they deserved and can achieve and provide them with a welcoming and loving home.”

Lauren and Andrew have three pets in their home: April, a small short haired English black and white rescue cat, Trixie, who’s a Greyhound/whippet cross, and Nibbles, a soft fluffy black rabbit. Lauren and Andrew firmly believe that “pets have so many positives and are great for breaking the ice. They are also great for teaching a child responsibility and creating a sense of belonging. Pets allow them [the foster children] to be kids again and to have fun without coming to any harm”.